About This Book
Guts & Glory: The American Civil War offers an exhilarating, narrative-driven overview of one of America's most pivotal conflicts. Author Ben Thompson, a history buff and popular blogger, uses a vivid storytelling style to present major battles, legendary figures, and lesser-known moments in an engaging, accessible way for young readers. It's designed to make history feel like an adventure, perfect for children who might find traditional textbooks dry. Parents will appreciate its ability to spark curiosity about historical events and figures, while providing a solid foundation of knowledge about the Civil War era. This book is the first in a series, promising more thrilling historical explorations.
An educational collection of amazing-but-true facts about the Civil War shares accounts of such events as female spies fighting for the Rebel cause, cavalry rides in enemy territory, and the reelection of President Lincoln. In this book, America's largest battles, legendary heroes, spies, and lesser-known moments of the American Civil War are discussed.
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Discussion Prompts
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What does 'guts and glory' mean in the context of this book? Can you think of examples of both?
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The book mentions female spies. Why do you think their contributions might have been overlooked in some historical accounts?
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What was the most surprising or interesting fact you learned about the Civil War from this book?
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How did the actions of individuals, like the spies or cavalry riders, impact the larger war efforts?
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If you could ask one historical figure from the Civil War a question, who would it be and what would you ask?
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